The girls kick off their National League Quarterfinals when dozens of Elite 64 teams travel to Mesa, Ariz., to compete Nov. 8-11 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. (View schedule)

Each age group features a champions pool, where teams will play in a tournament format to determine the event champion. In the 14U-19U age groups, teams in every pool are also playing for qualifying spots into the May 2025 National League Semifinals, where teams will compete for a chance to advance to the 2025 USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.

While teams in the 13U age group will see a champions pool winner crowned, the Quarterfinals primarily serve an opportunity to earn seeding points for next season’s events. There is no semifinal advancement in the 13U age group.

Take a look at some of the teams, games and players to watch in the 14U-19U Girls age groups during the National League Quarterfinals in November.

There may not be an abundance of past results for teams in this age group, but for City SC Utah Elite 64 11G (UT), the team history that is available is overwhelmingly positive. The Utah side finished first in the Elite 64 Northwest last season, as it compiled an 8-1-1 record while scoring 28 goals and conceding just three. If it can recapture that form in Arizona, City SC Utah could be a strong contender in the champions pool.

A couple of other teams to watch in the champions pool come from the Elite 64 Pacific and feature similar resumes. AYSO United Elite 64 11G (CA-S) and Legends FC Elite 64 11G (CA-S) finished tied for second place in the league last season. AYSO put together a strong plus-13 goal differential, and the teams split their head-to-head matchups with a pair of high-scoring games decided by just one goal. AYSO has been the in-form team so far in 2024-25, as it is off to a perfect 11-0-0 start in league play.

Though it is coming off a mid-table finish in the Elite 64 Pacific, East County Surf Elite 64 11G (CA-S) may be another team to watch in the champions pool. Surf finished 4-3-2 in league play in 2023-24, but it put in several impressive showings en route to a plus-11 goal differential. East County is off to a slow start this season, but if it plays to its potential in Arizona, it could make a run in the champions pool.

Day 1 Game to Watch

In the wildcard pool, FC Premier Elite 64 11G (CA-S) takes on Cook Inlet SC Elite 64 11G (AK) on Nov. 9. The game will mark Cook Inlet’s first in Elite 64 competition, while FC Premier will aim to build on its early-season results from several close encounters in the Elite 64 Pacific. The winner of this game will set itself up with a chance to earn a berth to the NL Semifinals.

US Youth SOccer ODP Players

2011 West Region – Breeze Kaahanui – AYSO United Elite 64 11G (CA-S)

Over the past year, City SC Utah Elite 64 10G (UT) has proven to be a consistently strong side across various competitions. In 2023-24 league play, it won the Elite 64 Northwest with a perfect 10-0-0 record, and City SC Utah’s performance at national events was equally as impressive, as it earned its way to the 2024 National Championships. There, the Utah side won its group and advanced to the semifinals. It will aim to get back to that stage this season, and that journey starts with champions pool action in Arizona.

Another league winner from last season that is looking to make noise in the champions pool is Legends FC Elite 64 10G (CA-S). The Cal South side posted an unbeaten record in 2023-24 league play, as it went 8-0-2 in the Elite 64 Pacific — boasting the division’s top defense while conceding just seven goals. It will look to regain that form to challenge in the champions pool in Arizona.

East County Surf Elite 64 10G (CA-S) finished just one point behind Legends in the Elite 64 Pacific standings last season. East County claimed the division’s most potent attack, as it led the group with 44 goals scored to finish with a plus-31 goal differential. It will look to threaten the back lines of its opponents in Arizona to fuel a deep run in the champions pool.

In the wildcard pool, AYSO United Elite 64 10G (CA-S) heads to Arizona as one of the most in-form teams in the age group. To start this season, AYSO jumped into the top spot in the Elite 64 Pacific standings by winning six of its first seven games. After some recent close losses, AYSO will hope to get back on track during play in Arizona.

Day 1 Game to Watch

With its impressive resume from last season, City SC Utah Elite 64 10G (UT) will be challenged right away in Arizona when it faces Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 10G (CA-S) on Nov. 9. LASC will aim to carry early-season momentum into the quarterfinals after it began its 2024-25 league campaign with a 6-1-2 record. Several of those wins came in close games, and a single goal may be the difference in this champions pool matchup.

Taka Players to Watch

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Jai Scipio (Forward – Los Angeles SC)
Tenacity, game awareness and versatility are just some of Scipio’s strengths. She’ll be hunting for goals and assists all weekend!

Ivy Jacobson (Defender – Utah Celtic)
Jacobson is alert, mobile and capable of playing an important role at both ends of the field for Utah Celtic in Mesa.

A collection of skilled teams with varying backgrounds suggest this age group could be wide open during the quarterfinals in Arizona. Valor Elite 64 09G (WA) will be out to make some moves in the champions pool after it finished in first place in the Elite 64 Northwest last season. The Washington side showed it could manufacture complete team performances, as its seven league wins included four shutouts and four victories by a margin of more than two goals.

Valor will be joined in Arizona by some teams that gained experience competing at the National Championships this past season. Fellow champions pool side East County Surf Elite 64 09G (CA-S) made it to Nationals in 2024 after strong event performances and a second-place league finish that saw it go 8-2-1 in the Elite 64 Pacific. Elite 64 newcomer Cook Inlet SC Elite 64 09G (AK) also played at Nationals, and it will look to tap into that experience when it competes in the wildcard pool this November.

One team that appears to have taken a step up since last season in Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 09G (CA-S), which has already surpassed its win total from a season ago. LASC is 7-0-2 in 2024-25 league play and currently leads the Elite 64 Pacific standings.

Day 1 Game to Watch

The Nov. 8 matchup between Valor Elite 64 09G (WA) and Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 09G (CA-S) will be one to watch. With a berth to the semifinals on the line, Valor will look to recapture the strong form that helped it win its Elite 64 division last season. Meanwhile, LASC is already deep into its league schedule this year and has shown it’s one of the most in-form teams in the age group.

Taka Players to Watch

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Quynn Campbell (Midfielder – Cook Inlet SC)
Campbell has played a year up at this age group but certainly doesn’t look out of place. She drives hard down the right flank looking to score and assist.

Emily Christensen (Forward – City SC Utah)
Powerful but also possessing good footwork and soccer IQ, don’t be surprised to see Christensen regularly on the scoresheet in Mesa.

After advancing to the semifinals of the USYS National Championships last season, Utah Celtic Elite 64 08G (UT) is looking to once again perform well on the national stage. Celtic posted an 8-0-2 record while winning the Elite 64 Northwest in 2023-24, and its strong play at national events helped it advance to the National Championships. The Utah side can begin a similar run with a good showing in the champions pool in Arizona.

The team that finished just one point behind Celtic in last season’s Elite 64 Northwest standings — City SC Utah Elite 64 08G (UT) — will be another side to watch in the champions pool. City SC Utah earned eight wins and a draw from its 10 league games, and it showed some grit in finding ways to win close games.

Another team that could challenge for the top spot in the champions pool is Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 08G (CA-S). LASC finished second in the Elite 64 Pacific last season, and it is off to an even better start to its 2024-25 league campaign. LASC currently leads the standings after an unbeaten opening nine games, and it will bring that top form to the quarterfinals this November. East County Surf Elite 64 08G (CA-S) is just behind LASC in the league standings, as East County is 6-0-1 and playing well.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Two of the top teams in the Elite 64 Pacific meet on Nov. 8 with a spot in the National League Semifinals on the line when Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 08G (CA-S) takes on AYSO United Elite 64 08G (CA-S). LASC came out on top when the two sides met earlier this fall, but anything can happen with the added excitement and atmosphere that comes with playing at the quarterfinals.

US Youth SOccer ODP Players

2008 West Region – Suri Parsia – Utah Celtic Elite 64 08G (UT)

Taka Players to Watch

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Hanley Larabee (Defender – East County Surf)
A versatile player who is crucial to East County Surf’s defensive efforts, Larabee’s qualities ensure she can also make a big impact at the top end of the field.

Leilani Phillips (Forward – AYSO United)
A powerful, prolific forward – Phillips scored four goals in one Elite 64 regular season game against Las Vegas Heat Surf in September.

With lots of experienced players, several teams could stake a claim to being a favorite to win the champions pool in this age group. Among them is Utah Celtic Elite 64 06/07G (UT), which finished second in the Elite 64 Northwest as a 17U side in 2023-24. Combining with some players from last year’s first-place 19U side will make Celtic a challenge for opponents in Arizona.

With more than 12 months of consistently strong play, East County Surf Elite 64 06/07G (CA-S) provides plenty of reasons to believe they’ll be a challenger for the champions pool title. The Cal South side finished near the top of the Elite 64 Pacific standings last season with a 7-2-2 record, and it’s off to an impressive start in 2024-25 at 5-1-1. The same can be said for So Cal Blues Elite 64 06/07G (CA-S), which currently stands in second place in a very congested top half of the Pacific standings. With strong recent performances, the Blues could make a deep run in the wildcard pool at the quarterfinals.

Elsewhere in the wildcard pool, Cook Inlet SC Elite 64 06G (AK) will be aiming to get one step closer to returning to the USYS National Championships. At Nationals in 2024, Cook Inlet came one goal away from advancing out of its group, and the Alaska side’s experience there and at past National League events could prove valuable in high-pressure moments in Arizona.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Last season’s second-place finisher in the Elite 64 Pacific, Legends FC Elite 64 06/07G (CA-S), takes on Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 06/07G (CA-S), in a showdown on Nov. 8. Legends will be looking to replicate its league success from the 2023-24 campaign, while LASC will hope its current run of success carries over to Arizona. Prior to some recent hiccups, LASC began its 2024-25 season atop the Pacific standings by putting together a seven-game unbeaten streak.

US Youth SOccer ODP Players

2007 West Region – Kamri Yergensen – City SC Utah 06/07G E64 (UT)

Taka Players to Watch

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Brooklyn Bailey (Defender – Cook Inlet SC)
Strong positional sense and work ethic make Bailey a key part of the Alaska club’s defense. She also takes a mean free kick!

Mikaela Thibodeaux (Midfielder – CDA Slammers)
Thibodeaux thrives both centrally and on the left flank, where her quality crossing makes her a threat for opponents.

The boys kick off their National League Quarterfinals when dozens of Elite 64 teams travel to Mesa, Ariz., to compete Nov. 1-4 at the Arizona Athletic Grounds. (View schedule)

Each age group features a champions pool, where teams will play in a tournament format to determine the event champion. In the 14U-19U age groups, teams in every pool are also playing for qualifying spots into the May 2025 National League Semifinals, where teams will compete for a chance to advance to the 2025 USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.

While teams in the 13U age group will see a champions pool winner crowned, the Quarterfinals primarily serve an opportunity to earn seeding points for next season’s events. There is no semifinal advancement in the 13U age group.

Take a look at some of the teams, games and players to watch in the 14U-19U Boys age groups during the National League Quarterfinals in November.

Last year’s first-place finish in the Elite 64 Northwest showcased the quality of Utah Celtic FC Elite 64 11B (UT) and its completeness as a team. Propelled by a high-powered offense and stifling defense, Celtic’s plus-36 goal difference cemented its status as a team to watch in the champions pool at the November Quarterfinals. The Utah side is off to another good start this year, starting 5-1-1 in league play and firmly in contention for the division title.

Also set to compete in the champions pool are last season’s top two finishers in the Elite 64 Southeast: Azzurri Storm Elite 64 2011 Boys (FL) and Nona Soccer Academy Elite 2011B (FL). Azzurri narrowly edged its Floridian counterpart by one point to finish top of the group a year ago and sits in a similar position right now — albeit with one game in hand.

A team to keep an eye on in the silver pool is Excel Soccer Academy Elite 64 11B (AZ). The new Elite 64 team is off to a hot start with four wins in four games has the Arizona side as one to watch in Mesa.

Day 1 Game to Watch

A Nov. 2 champions pool matchup between Azzurri Storm Elite 64 11B (FL) and Sparta Elite 64 11B (UT) pits the current top teams in the Elite 64 Southeast and Northwest against each other. For either team, a win on day one will secure a place at the National League Semifinals in May.

US Youth SOccer ODP Players

2011 West Region – Leonardo Guadagnino Rodriguez (XL Atletico E64 B11)
2011 West Region – Landon Alferez Montoya (XL Atletico E64 B11)
2011 West Region – Ricardo Amador II (Excel Soccer Academy E64 11)

A fourth-place finish in the Elite 64 Pacific last year seems to have ignited a hot start this time around for Empire Surf Elite 64 10B (CA-S). Heading to Mesa with a 9-2-0 record and plus-40 goal differential through 11 games has positioned the team from Cal South as a real threat in the champions pool at the November Quarterfinals.

A tight race in last year’s Elite 64 Northwest saw Northwest United FC Elite 64 10B (WA) narrowly edge its opponents to finish top of the table. While the Washington side is off to a slow start in league play this year, it will also be a team to watch in the champions pool if it can get back on track.

Keep an eye on two more teams from the Elite 64 Pacific — Tuzos Elite 64 10B (AZ) in the silver pool and Sporting California Elite 64 10B (CA-S) in the wildcard pool. Tuzos has enjoyed a strong 3-1-0 start to the season and is poised to move up in the standings once it catches up in games played, while Sporting California (8-1-2) sits just one point behind Empire Surf at the top of the table. Both teams can make noise at the November Quarterfinals.

Day 1 Game to Watch

Two teams looking to regain their form from last season — Nona FC Elite 64 10B (FL) from the Elite 64 Southeast and Legends FC Elite 64 10B (CA-S) from the Elite 64 Pacific — match up in a champions pool contest on Nov. 2. The two sides, who both earned a top three finish in their respective standings a year ago, will hope a win — and with it a trip to the Semifinals in May — can provide some momentum for the stretch run of the season.

US Youth SOccer ODP Players

2011 West Region – James Kennedy (Sparta B10 E64)

Taka Players to Watch

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Benjamin Castellanos (Attacking Midfielder – Empire Surf)
Strong and athletic with an eye for a pass, Castellanos will pose a challenge for defenses in Arizona.

Jacob Skiles (Goalkeeper – Sparta United)
Skiles positions himself well, enabling him to make both routine and acrobatic saves to deny the opposition.

A near-perfect run through last year’s Elite 64 Pacific saw Los Angeles Soccer Club Elite 64 09B (CA-S) tally 51 goals while giving up only three en route to a 9-0-1 record, firmly solidifying its status as one of the top teams in the champions pool at the November Quarterfinals. The Cal South side remains in impeccable form this year, racing out to an 8-0-0 start to its campaign.

The one team that earned a point against the formidable LASC team in the Elite 64 Pacific last season — CDA Slammers Elite 64 09B (CA-S) — is also set to compete in the champions pool in Mesa. The Slammers will hope to show some consistency at the Quarterfinals after a 5-2-3 finish in the Pacific last year and a 3-4-2 start this year, but as they proved in the past, they can go head-to-head with anyone on their day.

In the silver pool, Strikers Miami FC Elite 64 09B (FL) arrives at the November Quarterfinals in top form and sitting at 6-0-0 in the Elite 64 Southeast. The Florida side has scored 31 goals and given up only four in the early portion of the season to propel its undefeated start.

Sporting California Elite 64 09B (CA-S) — currently sitting in second place in the Elite 64 Pacific at 7-2-2 — will look to stay in form at the Quarterfinals as it competes in the wildcard pool. The group’s winner will advance to the National League Semifinals in May, so the Cal South side promises to be a team to watch if it can keep its current pace. 

Day 1 Game to Watch

Two of the Elite 64 Pacific’s top five teams this season – Sporting California Elite 64 09B (CA-S) and Phoenix Rising FC Elite 64 09B (AZ) – go head-to-head in the wildcard pool on Nov. 1. The two sides should be familiar with each other after they drew 1-1 in league play on Oct. 20.

US Youth SOccer ODP Players

2010 West Region – Jacob Pepe (Los Angeles Soccer Club 09B Elite 64)

Taka Players to Watch

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Angel Joshua Jasso Sanchez (Forward – LASC)
Sanchez has speed, game awareness and dribbling skills, but his best asset is his ruthless finishing.

Javier Meissen (Goalkeeper – FBSL Tuzos)
An agile shot-stopper, Meissen impressed at National League events last season, helping FBSL secure several shutouts.

An attack that averaged more than five goals per game led Nona Soccer Academy Elite 64 2008B (FL) to a first-place finish in the Elite 64 Southeast last season. Throughout its 10 games, the Florida side scored 54 goals while giving up just four to position itself in the champions pool at the November Quarterfinals. Nona is off to another hot start in 2024-25, with four wins and 24 goals scored in its first five games.

While Northwest United FC Elite 64 08B (WA) went undefeated in the Elite 64 Northwest last season, an up-and-down campaign this year has the Washington side sitting mid-table with a 3-3-0 record. If they can regain their top form, they’re another team to watch in the champions pool.

In just seven games this season, Strikers Miami FC Elite 64 08B (FL) has scored 36 goals to propel the team to a 5-2-0 record and second-place position in the Elite 64 Southeast. That offense will need to travel to Arizona, but if it does, Strikers Miami will position itself with a great chance in the wildcard pool.

Day 1 Game to Watch

All eyes should be on Nona FC Elite 64 08B (FL) and Los Angeles Soccer Elite 64 08B (CA-S) when the two sides take the field in a champions pool match on Nov. 1. The Florida squad’s 54-goal tally from last season stands to be tested just one year later, as the team has already piled in 24 during the first five games of the season, putting them right in the mix for the Elite 64 Southeast title once again. LASC, though, has a few convincing wins of its own in the Elite 64 Pacific this season, including a 6-0 shutout in its last game played before the Quarterfinals.

Taka Players to Watch

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Caleb Barajas (Forward – Legends FC San Antonio)
Technically gifted and unselfish, Barajas glides past defenders with ease and could provide lots of assists in Mesa.

Moah Silva (Defender – Nona Academy)
Silva is a talented, athletic centre-back who is capable of stepping up into midfield when required. His aerial prowess makes him a big threat from corners.

Forty-four goals scored for Azzuri Storm Elite 64 07B (FL) led to a 9-1-0 record and second-place finish in last season’s Elite 64 Southeast. Heading to Mesa for the November Quarterfinals, Azzuri finds itself in second place in the Southeast again but is a clear team to watch in the champions pool with how many goals it can rack up.

Headlining the silver pool is the defending 18U National Champions, Strikers Miami FC 2006 Elite (FL). The Florida side is undefeated to start the season and very capable of scoring in bunches. Miami has scored no less than three goals in each of its four Elite 64 Southeast games this season, showcasing the strong, consistent attack that led them to the National title.

In the wildcard pool, Oceanside Breakers Elite 64 06/07B (CA-S) will head to the November Quarterfinals sitting in first place in the Elite 64 Pacific with a 10-1-2 record. They’ll want to bring the defense that anchored the early part of their season, though, as the Cal South side tallied three consecutive shutout victories throughout September.

Day 1 Game to Watch

An offense vs defense matchup awaits on Nov. 1., when So Cal Blues Elite 64 06/07B (CA-S) and Nona FC Elite 64 06/07B (FL) meet up in a champions pool contest. The Cal-South side is led by an attack that’s tallied 31 goals in 10 Elite 64 Pacific games this season, while Nona have only given up three goals in four Elite 64 Southeast games to start the season.

Taka Players to Watch

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Daniel Echeverry (Defender – Strikers Miami)
A strong and composed centre-back whose leadership skills helped the Florida club win the National Championship last season.

Nathanael Lempao (Midfielder – Sparta United)
Lempao has put together a strong start to the E64 regular season, scoring a brilliant hat-trick against Excel Soccer Academy in September.

FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 25, 2024) — The game schedule is now available for the USYS National League Quarterfinals that will take place this November in Mesa, Ariz.

Please note: All games are listed in local (Arizona) time.

The November Quarterfinals will feature boys and girls teams, primarily from Elite 64, in the 13U through 19U age groups. The boys will take the fields first, with games scheduled for Nov. 1-4, and the girls will compete the following weekend, Nov. 8-11. All games in Mesa will be played at the Arizona Athletic Grounds.

The 14U-19U teams playing in Arizona will be competing for an opportunity to advance to the National League Semifinals for a chance to ultimately qualify for the 2025 USYS National Championships, presented by New York Life.

“It is always great bringing such talented teams and players together, and the Quarterfinals in November will provide a fantastic setting for high-level youth soccer,” said Marc Frankland, USYS National League General Manager. “With each team playing meaningful games and having opportunities for advancement, we know the atmosphere in Arizona will be fun and memorable for all participants.”

The field of teams competing in Arizona features two teams that won titles at the 2024 USYS National Championships — Las Vegas Surf Elite 64 09G and Strikers Miami Elite 64 06/07B.

Teams playing in the November Quarterfinals are divided into pools within each age group, with pool placement dependent on Elite 64 performance from last season. The Champions Pool features last season’s top-performing teams, followed by the Silver Pool (in applicable age groups) and then the Wildcard Pool. Visit the event homepage to view a breakdown of the pools.

The November Quarterfinals feature a primarily tournament style schedule, and teams competing in Arizona will each play three games over three days. The results necessary for a team to advance to the subsequent national event — the National League Semifinals — vary per pool.

For teams that earn advancement from the November Quarterfinals, their National League Semifinals event will take place in May 2025 in Oceanside, Calif. At that event, they will compete against fellow Elite 64 teams, along with top teams from the National League Conferences and Elite 64 Regional League, to determine which sides advance to the USYS National Championships.

Click here for more details on the November 2024 National League Quarterfinals.